Aug 9, 2018 | Blogs, Education, Featured Article, General Interest
Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, MO, has been a leader in automotive training since 1907 when it was founded to educate, train, and prepare students for employment and advancement in several technical fields.
Jul 31, 2018 | Blogs, Bruce McDowell - Author, Education, General Interest, Service Advisor's Desk
The Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) provides another opportunity for increased sales and lets your customers know that you have inspected their vehicle and provided them with the information they need to keep their vehicles safe and dependable. The hardest part of initiating a PMI is getting everyone on board.
Jul 11, 2018 | Blogs, Education, General Interest
The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) campus is an outstanding automotive program that is helping to supply the unquenchable need for industry talent.
Jul 11, 2018 | Blogs, Employment and Wages, Featured Article, General Interest
Why is it Hard to Fill a Position? I recently received a phone call from Jason Barber, a recruiter for several automotive Original equipment dealerships. His firm has a long history of recruiting automotive technicians. He had contacted me to ask about an article,...
Jul 5, 2018 | General Interest, Powertrain Management, Tips
Your engine’s primary air intake valve connects to the IAC or Idle Air Control Solenoid Valve. Check out the common warning signs of IAC problems.
Jun 15, 2018 | Blogs, Education, Featured Article, General Interest
Southern Illinois Technician.Academy had the pleasure to present DSO training to the students of Frontier Community College this year. This program has become a premiere automotive program in Southern Illinois in a relatively short period of time. Frontier instructor...